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βάζελος

vázelos

VAH-zeh-loss · /ˈva.ze.los/

Derogatory fan-slang for supporters of Panathinaikos (used by rivals).

3/5 Watch your audience

genuinely rude; friends only, never at work

Literally

"(Vaseline-derived taunt)"

Word-for-word — which is rarely what it means.

How to use it

The mirror image of γαύρος: what rival fans (chiefly Olympiacos) call Panathinaikos supporters. Like all these terrace nicknames it's provocative rivalry slang — banter among friends who share the joke, a flashpoint among strangers, so a 3. Flagged as rivalry-only: don't wield it unless you know the room and the room knows you're kidding. These two words map the biggest fault line in Greek club football (the "derby of the eternal enemies").

Heard in the wild

Σοβαρά είσαι βάζελος; Δεν το περίμενα!

You're seriously a Panathinaikos fan? Didn't expect that!

Where it lands

Greece (mainland football rivalry slang)

Quick answers

What does "βάζελος" mean?
In Greek, "βάζελος" means "Derogatory fan-slang for supporters of Panathinaikos (used by rivals).". Literally it's "(Vaseline-derived taunt)". The mirror image of γαύρος: what rival fans (chiefly Olympiacos) call Panathinaikos supporters. Like all these terrace nicknames it's provocative rivalry slang — banter among friends who share the joke, a flashpoint among strangers, so a 3. Flagged as rivalry-only: don't wield it unless you know the room and the room knows you're kidding. These two words map the biggest fault line in Greek club football (the "derby of the eternal enemies").
Is "βάζελος" offensive?
It's genuinely rude — a 3/5 (Watch your audience) on the Punch-o-Meter. Fine among friends, never at work or with people you've just met.
How do you pronounce "βάζελος"?
Say it "VAH-zeh-loss" — capitals mark the stressed syllable. In IPA: ˈva.ze.los.

Related in Greek

γαύρος gávros GHAH-vross Derogatory fan-slang for supporters of Olympiacos (used by rivals). διαιτητή! diaïtití! thyeh-tee-TEE Ref!! — the roar of collective outrage at the official. στραβός είσαι; stravós eísai? strah-VOHSS EE-seh Are you blind?! — screamed at the referee (or anyone who missed the obvious). πουλημένε! pouliméne! poo-lee-MEH-neh You've been bought! / You're on the take! — accusing the ref of corruption. μπες μέσα! bes mésa! bess MEH-sah Get stuck in! / Get in there! — urging a player to fight harder. μαλάκας malákas mah-LAH-kahss Asshole / idiot — OR — dude / mate. The single most important word in Greek.

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